A Room for the Winter (1981)
James van Santen, a white South African writer facing imminent arrest for acts of sabotage, has escaped to England. He leaves behind him not only a violent political life but also his handsome lover, Stephen. With little money or inclination to work, he fights a battle of wills with his Jamaican landlady, Katherine.
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Jack ShepherdJames van Stanten
Michael KitchenStephen
David DakerHalliday
Paul CopleyRobertPamela ObermeyerKatherineKeywords
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What is A Room for the Winter about?
James van Santen, a white South African writer facing imminent arrest for acts of sabotage, has escaped to England. He leaves behind him not only a violent political life but also his handsome lover, Stephen. With little money or inclination to work, he fights a battle of wills with his Jamaican landlady, Katherine.
How long is A Room for the Winter?
A Room for the Winter has a runtime of 65 minutes.